Convention 2013

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We had a great time at Stampin' Up's  Convention this year. The first thing we did was host our convention connection.  We love to be able to meet downline friends and provide easy projects to take home and duplicate in classes and workshops. Wish we had room so they can all come.  These are some of the projects that we did. I love the unique fold of the candle card and the fun basket made with the rosette die.
I apologize for all the black flecks on the pictures.  New phone is coming in a month:)

The winner of our drawing!!! It was filled with incolor products new dies and my personal favorite and currently unavailable magnetic platform for our framelits.

Let me introduce you to Thing 1 and Thing 2, aka Demonstrator #1 and Demonstrator #2.
We were able to participate in a Guiness world record. We almost hit 3000.  I'm sure we could have done more if the line hadn't been so long.

We also were lucky enough to help make Birthday boxes for children who celebrate their birthdays at Primary Childrens Medical Center. A place that has been a blessing to our family. (That is not a bug on Margarets face, it my camera :)

As it was Stampin' Ups 25 year celebration.  They brought to the stage the 25 demonstrators at convention that have stuck with the company the longest.

They gave us a beautiful necklace. I think we look a little better without our wigs on. Glad we didn't wear them this day.

A little bit of the entertainment that was provided. The entertainment was great, even the guy from The Voice that sang the theme song was fabulous of course.  But it's hard to top all the prizes and giveaways that they showered us with!!!! Stamps, glitter, DSP, washi tape, paper pumpkins, undefined, punches, framelits.  And of course the fun with friends!!!

Five-Way Flower Cards

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Here are a few cards using the five-way flower stamp. Such a fun stamp.  All  you need to go with it are a few punches. This stamp is a single stamp and only available in wood mount. But I'm ok with that, cause I am in love with the new boxes for the wood sets, and look forward to switching all of my old sets over to those!

S&P Recipe:
Five-way flower stamp (131088)
Soho Subway DSP (130140)
2-3/8 scallop circle punch (118874)
1-3/4 scallop circle punch (119854)
1-1/4 scallop circle punch (127811)

Stock up and Save

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Love all the new paper! I gonna take advantage of this great deal!!! You should too!

Washi Tape Cards

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We got these cards from a sneak peek swap. Washi tape is such a fun element to add to projects. There are lots of fun new word sets in the catalog too.
S&P Recipe:
Gingham Garden Washi Tape (129314)
Label Love stamp set (w...130619, c...130622)
Really Good Greetings stamp set (w...130330, c...130333)

4 letter Word Game

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Looking for a fun game to do with a big group. This is the game you are looking for. It only uses 13 people, but watching the game being played is the most fun. You would think spelling a four letter word would be easy...not when one of the letters are on your back. (and sometimes there are two many cooks in the kitchen.)
How to play: Each team has 6 players, after the word is called out, the two remaining players must be sitting to claim the win. There are 48 words listed with game.  You can do as many as you like, but always end with the last word.  It's STOP, and since you can't spell that word with any of the letters, eventually they figure that out and have a good laugh!  4 letter word game download

4 letter word game downloa
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Paper pumpkin from May

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If you haven't signed up for Paper Pumpkin yet, you may have missed this project.  I just wanted you to see how cute they are.  This one was a little more time consuming because each page was different. I copied the pics of the album that I found on stampinup.com with just a few changes. I was really excited about all of the pieces that were left (last pic.) I used a heart punch and a piece of 12x12 cardstock and made 8 little note cards. We did jazz them up with a little bling since we were offering as little extra bling pack when you signed up! I think I am really liking Paper Pumpkin! Sign up today to get next months! 

Choco ties!

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Yes, this paper is no longer available. When I first made these a few years back, I used the Travel Time paper.  SOOOO CUTE! But just about any paper would work. I think the Venetian Romance or the Soho Subway DSP would be awesome.  And it is now available in the new 2013-2014 catalog!!!

It doesn't have to be just for Father's Day either. What about a teacher?

  Here is a link to to make the  origami tie

S&P Recipe:

You're amazing stamp set (w...132103, c...126722)

Word Play stamp set (retired)